News - January 2026

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Jan
28

HALL OF FAME DRIVER CARMINE ABBATIELLO PASSES

Hightstown, NJ – Hall of Fame driver Carmine Abbatiello, one of harness racing’s most successful and popular drivers throughout a career that spanned more than four decades, passed away Tuesday (Jan. 27), his family announced. He was 89. Mr. Abbatiello, who drove in his first race in 195... Read more
Jan
22

2026 LIVING HORSE HALL OF FAME ELECTION RESULTS

The Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame’s Living Horse Hall of Fame nominating committee has announced the results of the 2026 elections. Museum members voted for the four horses they believed exemplified greatness: Bettor’s Wish, Buck I St Pat, Manhego and Nuncio, all celebrated for their ... Read more
Jan
19

2026 STALLION AUCTION FUNDRAISER

The Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame has an outstanding list of stallions for the 2026 breeding auction. The complete list of 2026 stallions, conditions and bidding form have been posted under the Fundraising tab. The list will be updated as additional breedings are donated. We hav... Read more
Jan
16

2025 HARNESS RACING IMMORTALS ANNOUNCED

In July 2025, the trustees of the Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame unanimously endorsed the election of Bea Farber, Morton Finder, Jenna’s Beach Boy, Kikikatie, Naughty But Nice, Ralph Hanover and Rum Customer as harness racing Immortals. On Sunday, July 5, 2026,&n... Read more
Jan
14

GET READY TO BID!

The Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame is putting the finishing touches on our annual Stallion Auction which will launch next week. Prospective bidders will be able to view the 2026 stallion list, terms and bidding documents next week at www.harnessmuseum.com/fundraising or on our Facebook pag... Read more